Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lsb
Noun
/ˌliːst sɪɡnɪfɪkənt bɪt/
Definition
Least Significant Bit
Examples
- The binary number 1011 has the least significant bit as 1.
- When processing images, altering the lsb can change color shades.
Meaning
In digital technology, the least significant bit is the bit in a binary number that holds the smallest value. It is the farthest bit to the right in a binary representation of a number.
Synonyms
- Lowest order bit
- Least important bit
